FAQ: Getting Started With The MicroBase Network

Please read this entire page before using your MicroBase Network Login.

Usernames: Please take care to enter your username and password exactly as shown above. Spelling, punctuation and letter case are important!

Passwords: Your username is one string which contains no spaces and your password is two or three words, each separated by a single period. Also, please remember that your user name and password are for your own use only and may not be divulged to any other parties.

Very Important: Your MicroBase Network login provides electronic access to DSS applications information. It does not activate your MicroBase Pro software. To activate MicroBase Pro software, you will need to purchase a MicroBase Pro License and Authorization Key. If you have previously purchased a license and have lost your Authorization key, instructions for ordering a replacement are found here: www.dssmicro.com/faqs/faq_mbp_license.htm.

Getting Started With The MicroBase Network

1. SCHEDULE TRAINING: Go to the DSS Field Offices page at www.dssmicro.com/field.htm and contact your DSS authorized training REP to schedule your training.

2. INSTALL MICROBASE PRO: For detailed instructions on performing a fresh installation of MicroBase Professional, go to www.dssmicro.com/download/mbp_download_install.htm.

3. ACTIVATE MICROBASE PRO: In order to activate MicroBase Pro, you will need to purchase a MicroBase Pro license. If you have already purchased a MicroBase Pro License, but have lost it, see the following FAQ for instructions on ordering a replacement license: www.dssmicro.com/faqs/faq_mbp_license.htm.

4. UPDATE MICROBASE PRO: MicroBase Professional updates are released frequently, and we STRONGLY recommend that you keep your MicroBase Pro installation current. Older versions of MicroBase Pro will not function properly with modern Windows security requirements. The no cost update procedure is described in detail in the following FAQ: www.dssmicro.com/faqs/faq_mbp_update.htm.

5. CONNECT TO THE MICROBASE NETWORK: Enter your DSS supplied user name and password in order to send/receive messages and to connect with and download applications data from the MicroBase Network.

6. CREATE YOUR MICROBASE NETWORK MESSAGEBOX: Check your Incoming Messages to create your Messagebox. You cannot receive MicroBase Network messages until your messagebox is created. Once your messagebox is created, test the messagebox by sending yourself a MicroBase Network message.

7. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION NOTES: Download and review the appropriate Application Note (printed instructions) for your aircraft model. See MicroBase Professional: Help - Using MicroBase - Obtaining Applications Data - Browse Application Notes.

8. DOWNLOAD GROUP FILES: Download the appropriate Group File(s) (MicroVib II setup) for your aircraft model(s). See MicroBase Professional: Help - Using MicroBase - Obtaining Applications Data - Browse Group Files.

9. CONFIGURE MICROVIB II <--> MICROBASE PRO COMMUNICATION: In order to configure MV2 to/from MBP communication, see the following FAQs: www.dssmicro.com/faqs/faq_mbp_mv2_connect_settings.htm. If you have problems installing the virtual RS232 driver, see the following FAQ: www.dssmicro.com/faqs/faq_mbp_install_rs232_driver.htm.

10. KEEP APP NOTES AND GROUP FILES UPDATED: DSS updates Application Notes and Group Files from time to time. Don't maintain your aircraft using obsolete information.

11. UPLOAD GROUP FILES: Upload group file(s) from MicroBase Professional to MicroVib II. See MicroBase Professional: Help - Using MicroBase - Using The Data Manager.

12. DOWNLOAD RAW FILES: Download your collected data from MicroVib II to MicroBase Professional. See MicroBase Professional: Help - Using MicroBase - Using The Data Manager.

13. IDENTIFY RAW FILES: Identify your raw data in MicroBase Professional. See MicroBase Professional: Help - Using MicroBase - Processing Raw Data.

14. ANALYZE DATA: Analyze your identified data. See MicroBase Professional: Help - Using MicroBase - Analyzing MicroBase Data.

15. MICROBASE NETWORK LOGINS: If you think you will need additional logins (usernames), see the following FAQ: http://www.dssmicro.com/faqs/faq_mbp_network_usernames.htm.

16. READ MICROBASE PRO HELP: MicroBase Pro contains a robust help system which contains answers to most of your questions about operating this system. To access MicroBase Pro Help, start MicroBase Pro, then click HELP. For the most up to date information.

17. READ MICROBASE PRO FAQS: Check the DSS website FAQs section for the latest information on the MicroVib II and MicroBase Pro. To review FAQs, go to http://www.dssmicro.com/faqs.htm.

If you have additional questions after following the above steps, please contact DSS for additional help.